Stories about English from May, 2016
Four Years and an Impeached President Later, Paraguay's Curuguaty Massacre Is Still in the Shadows
"The Curuguaty massacre can be seen as an event orchestrated to feed the trial and the parliamentary coup against Fernando Lugo’s government."
Hindu Religious Leader Tells Child Marriage Critics in Trinidad & Tobago to ‘Mind Your Own Damn Business’
"That’s exactly the sort of idea that, if you let bounce around in your head for a bit, leads to an aneurysm."
Some in Trinidad & Tobago Are Royally Sceptical of the Tourism Ministry’s Soca Cruise Idea
One Facebook user called the plan a "Ship of Fools", while another wondered, "An investment has returns. What are the returns on this shit?"
‘It's Not a Compliment’ Campaign in Guyana Uses Personal Stories to Fight Street Harassment
"I think respect for women is vital and it starts with everyday interactions."
Farewell to Holly Betaudier, a Man Who Dedicated His Life to Promoting Trinidad & Tobago's Cultural Diversity
"He created the bridge between successive generations and offered [...] the experiences of many of our early artists who painted the tapestry of life in Trinidad and Tobago!"
Professor and Political Pundit Kidnapped and Shot in Mozambique’s Capital
Expressing opinions about political life is an increasingly dangerous activity in Mozambique. Yet another academic, José Jaime Macuane, has been kidnapped and shot—but thankfully not killed—in the streets of Maputo.
Vietnam's Growing Number of Pet Lovers Are Challenging the Meat Industry's Treatment of Dogs
Việt Nam is still a long way from becoming a safe and friendly country to pets, but changes are happening.
Russian Newspapers Are Now Warning Readers About Russian TV Networks
A newspaper in Russia's regions targeted by a defamatory investigative report on a pro-Kremlin television network is hitting back with a warning to its readers.
The Meteoric Rise of (Recently Censored) Chinese Internet Celebrity Papi Jiang
Only a few days after Internet censors took down most of her clips for foul language, she sold advertising space on her weekly videos for $3.5 million.
Russian Citizen Imprisoned for Filming Police Detaining Hijab-Wearing Women in Tajikistan
"Then they are surprised, when people go to join ISIS."
Giant David Bowie Mural Unveiled in Sarajevo
The mural recognises Bowie's participation in humanitarian efforts during the siege in the Balkan city in the 1990s.
Ghanaians Oppose Shutdown of Social Media Platforms During Elections
"This kind of thinking is unacceptable."
Recent Rhino Translocation in Nepal Hints at Bright Future for the Vulnerable Animals
Conservationists around the world have a reason to smile– a baby was born to a rhino translocated few months ago to Bardia National Park from Chitwan National Park in Nepal.
Myanmar Wants the World to Stop Using the Word Rohingya for Persecuted Ethnic Group
"Rather than arguing over terminology, it is crucial to initiate a dialogue between the Buddhist majority and Muslim minority and negotiate a lasting solution."
Uproar, Victim-Blaming on Brazilian Social Media After Gang Rape Video Shared on Twitter
"This reveals a society that is criminal and violent against women, which sees that a woman’s body as made for man's consumption."
How a Single Blog Post Changed the Life of a Somali Single Mother of Eight
A fundraiser springing from the massive public response to the story raised over $4,000 in the space of a single day.
Publicly Humiliated, Sacked and Then Reinstated: The Tale of a Minority Headmaster in Bangladesh
"Let each human being live with proper honour and self respect. #SorrySir"
Pakistani University Tells Its Students ‘No More Hanky Panky’
Earlier this month, the students of University of Sargodha, Lahore Campus, were shocked to receive a bizarre notice from the school's administration: no more hanky panky.
Russian Officials Make Plans for an Autonomous, State-Controlled Internet
Although the bill is in its early stages, should it become law, all of the RuNet's critical infrastructure would fall under complete control of the Russian state.
Russian Media and Internet Users Debate the Ethics of Reporting on Teenage Suicide
Russian censors have blocked dozens of communities on social network VKontakte after an ethically murky media investigation accused these communities of pressuring teenage users to take their own lives.
China’s Independent Journalists Face High Risks — And Are in High Demand
Outside the umbrella of the media institution, independent journalists face many risks, but their work is becoming increasingly influential in China's media ecology.